Long-lasting Insecticide-Treated Mosquito Nets in the DR Congo. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices among households in Bonzola Health Zone in Mbuji-Mayi

      Аннотация: Malaria is the most widespread parasitic disease in the world. It is a major risk of morbidity and mortality for more than two billion human beings worldwide. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is one of the three leading causes of death among the most vulnerable groups - children under five and pregnant women. The impregnated mosquito net is currently one of the best ways to prevent malaria.The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of households related to the use of long-lasting insecticide-treated net in Bonzola Health Zone in the City of Mbuji-Mayi. This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted with 360 households. The interview technique was used to collect data. In our statistical analyses, we used the calculation of frequencies, mean, standard deviation and proportions. The Chi-square test was used for association research. Overall, 93.83% of respondents have a good knowledge of the long-lasting insecticide-treated net and its benefits, 96.94% have a positive attitude towards its use and only 61.39% have good practices.

Ключевые слова: LLITN, attitudes, Practices, households, Bonzola Health Zone, Mbuji-Mayi, knowledge